I have a problem with my jaw line when makes clicking noices when i move it and the teeth arent aligned like the top ones are to one side and the bottom ones to the opposite side... and i have no overbite like people are supposed too so pretty much my face is kinda messed up but when i keep my mouth shut it looks normal...and when i try to align my teeth my lips go crooked ... is this right or should i talk to the doctor about it?
whats wrong? why is my jawline crooked and i look normal but when i try to align my teeth since i can move my jaw they go crooked i thought about gettign my teeth fixed but wheni look into the mirror and align my jaw my lips look crooked so im like no ... nevermind why?
i also get jawaches and headaches
2006-12-15 10:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Sound like tmj.
2006-12-15 10:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by dh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you look at an anatomical drawing of the jaw, you will see that there is a tiny bump, if you will, on either side lower portion of the jaw. This bump sits in a little hollowed out place in the upper jaw. It is located just under your ear on either side. This is the only connection, other than the facial muscles, that holds the upper in place relative to the lower jaw. When that bump gets slightly off kilter of the hollowed out place, your jaw will pop as it articulates. A lot of people have problems with this. It can cause ear pain and headaches. Since you hear the popping noise, the jaw is not articulating properly. You can try to open your mouth (but not so wide as to cause tension) and try to wiggle it around so that it pops back in. Sometimes, the bite (the alignment of upper and lower teeth) can throw off the temperal-mandibular joint. (This is what TMJ is.) In this case, a dentist should be consulted. If the popping doesn't go away on its own, have your dentist check it out. Hope this helps!
2016-05-22 22:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The jaw problem sounds like TMJ Disorder, by no means am I a jaw specialist but I had TMJ disorder and read a lot about it. I got braces and that helped, usually it requires surgery. A horrible surgery I might add, if my braces hadn't helped I would have had to have it. Headaches are common with it too, also ear pain, feels like a really bad ear infection. You will need to see an orthodontist and a specialist for your TMJ
2006-12-15 10:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bombshell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have TMJ. This is a condition in which the upper and lower jaw does not meet correctly when closing and can lock when opened wide. It can and does cause jawaches and headaches. See your dentist about a night guard, which you wear at night between your upper and lower teeth. It works best if you have your dentist fit you with one, instead of buying one at your local drug store. It will solve your problem.
2006-12-15 10:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TMJ-Temporal mandibular joint swelling. See a dentist or dental surgeon, it can be fixed with a bite guard and anti-inflammatorys or for bad cases surgery. I use a bite guard, it helps.
2006-12-15 10:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by angelofdreams19881 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a dentist. Sounds like TMJ disease.
2006-12-15 10:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw a video in my dental assisting class once who had the same problem, this girl had to freaken get her jaw cut!!! It was nasty!!!
2006-12-15 12:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you just have too many teeth
2006-12-15 10:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by personhereforyoutoenjoy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋